2010 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · AE10 LZA

The 2010 Honda Civic presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 9 September 2025 at 91,740 miles, with the maintenance trend stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, and the prior four annual examinations returned passes with no advisories logged. This pattern indicates consistent statutory compliance, though the single failure on 8 September 2025 at 91,719 miles recorded no defects, suggesting an administrative or retest anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits low at roughly 5,734 per year against the vehicle's sixteen-year life, with 91,740 miles recorded overall. The records show steady accumulation: 58,045 miles in September 2022, 69,252 in September 2023, 79,065 in September 2024, and 91,740 by September 2025. That equates to about 10,000 to 12,000 miles added each year recently, with no standing gaps or sudden surges. The sparse, clean ledger gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repair across the timeline. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and the limits of an MOT pass that logs no advisories. The tester raised no corrosion or exhaust emission concerns, yet sixteen years invites hidden rust at sills and subframes not always caught in a pass. Verify the 8 September 2025 failure reason through DVSA channels, as the zero-defect entry is irregular. Treat the clean record as a positive sign of basic upkeep, but low mileage alone does not certify component health. Inspect tyres, wiper blades, and fluid condition in person, and confirm the timing belt interval for this engine. The history implies a careful keeper, though pre-purchase scrutiny remains warranted on a vehicle of this vintage.